New Delhi: The decision to “boycott” court proceedings by former CM Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy revision petition by CBI has come at a time when the high court is about to start dealing with the “merits” of the case and begin hearing arguments of prosecution and defence.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while shooting down…
Ahmedabad: A 25-year-old woman from Vastrapur has accused her former boyfriend of using their compromising images as his display picture and threatening to circulate them online after she refused to marry him. The 29-year-old accused is a native of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh.According to the complaint filed on Thursday, the accused allegedly sent pictures of…
Pune: Dighi police on Wednesday arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting his neighbour’s six-year-old son. The police have charged him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The boy’s father lodged a complaint with the police.An officer from the Dighi police said…
Markets are set for another volatile week after Dalal Street ended the previous one in red. Investors are set to track developments in the Middle East, fluctuations in crude oil prices and the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, while a busy earnings season is expected to drive stock-specific movements.Apart from global developments,…
Ahmedabad: Residents rushing to work early on Tuesday were confronted with a distressing sight near Anupam Cinema — a woman running on the road without clothes. Concerned citizens quickly covered her and called the Abhayam helpline. Her initial account pointed to abduction and sexual assault. But as investigators dug deeper, several inconsistencies emerged. Police eventually…
Residents allege that animal carcasses are occasionally dumped into the lake, while the unchecked growth of the parthenium weed—known to trigger dermatitis and asthma—has become a serious concern Hyderabad: Once a vital source of potable water for residents of Neredmet and New Vidya Nagar in Secunderabad, RK Puram lake has deteriorated into a garbage-filled water…
Bengaluru: Ravi K has taken charge as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He takes over from DK Sunil, who superannuated on April 30.Ravi was previously director (operations) at HAL, where he was involved in strategic planning. He has more than 30 years of experience in aerospace and…
AI image used for representation NEW DELHI: A local BRS leader Chinthalapadi Madu was found dead inside a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage in Telangana’s Suryapet district, as district police reported on Sunday.Police suspect that the 42-year-old was murdered by unidentified persons before his body was dumped at the spot. The body of Bharat Rashtra…
Rajkot/Surat/Vadodara/Ahmedabad: Still recovering from last week’s rain havoc, Gujarat is bracing for another 48 hours of extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds that could trigger flash floods, prompting district administrations across the state to switch to emergency mode to minimise damage and prevent loss of life.Schools and colleges will remain shut for two days in…
Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has responded to criticism surrounding her recent remarks linking patriarchy to climate change, asserting that her comments were misunderstood and reiterating that she stands by her views.The actor took to Instagram to share a detailed note explaining that she was referring to patriarchal systems and power structures rather than…
